Mid term
You have to prepare a bleach solution and are told to use a concentration of 1:2. Which of the following shows this measurement?
1 gallon bleach and 2 gallons water
What is 1:20 PM in military time?
1320
How many teaspoons is 10 milliliters?
2
Which of the following respiration rates is normal for a six-year-old girl?
20
How many healthcare workers are needed for most bed and stretcher transfers?
3
Which range is the average pulse rate for adult males?
60 to 70
Children who live in homes where there is domestic violence suffer abuse or neglect at much higher rates of up to:
60%
On a TPR graph, what will be shown for a temperature taken orally?
A plain dot
What is the main type of health care system does the United States currently have?
A private system funded by insurance and out-of-pocket payments
Which of these terms refers to promotions to higher-level positions in the career?
Advancement
Which of these career levels generally requires the least amount of training?
Aide or Assistant
Which of the following is included in informed consent?
An explanation of the test and permission from the patient
Which of the following situations is best handled by the Fowler's bed position?
An older patient in a hospital room has respiratory problems
In the logrolling procedure, what piece of equipment is needed to turn the patient in one swift motion?
Draw sheet
What should be done when a sharps container is full?
Get a new puncture-proof container to dispose of sharps
Hand washing and routine cleaning are examples of what type of practice?
Medical asepsis
A worker who has skills as both a nursing assistant and a medical assistant is an example of what trend in health care careers?
Multicompetent workers
Which of these career levels generally requires the most amount of training?
Professional
What is it called when a person continues to get more education to keep skills up-to-date, even after becoming employed?
Professional development
Which of the following is TRUE of the Residents' Bill of Rights?
Promotes independence and self-determination
What is the purpose of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
Protect people from infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats
Which one of the following bloodborne pathogens is the most infectious?
Hepatitis B
As you walk past the nurses' station, you overhear a nurse on the phone with a patient discussing the patient's medication. Which of the following describes your knowledge of the situation according to HIPAA?
Incidental disclosure
When is it acceptable to criticize cultural or religious beliefs in the workplace?
It is never acceptable to criticize cultural or religious differences
Which of the following is a trait that effective leaders demonstrate?
Resistant to change
Who is legally responsible for knowing what the state requirements are to maintain credentials for a health care career?
The worker
What is common to both a nursing home and an independent living facility?
They both care for elderly, disabled, or rehabilitation patients
How does a pathogen get spread from one person to another person?
Through a mode of transmission
Possible motivators for pregnant women who are victims of domestic violence to get help is the desire to change their life and to be a good parent.
True
Which of the following is true of pressure ulcers?
Ulcers are likely to develop wherever skin touches other skin and at pressure points
How should rescue breaths be given to patients during CPR?
Use a CPR shield
Which of the following items is a droplet precaution?
Wearing a standard surgical mask
It is proper procedure to discuss possible domestic violence if the patient is not alone?
Yes
In which stage does the pressure ulcer crack, peel, or blister?
stage 2
Which method involves examination by listening to the sounds of the body?
Auscultation
Which type of credential is usually voluntary and managed by the national professional organization for the career?
Certification
Treatment in outpatient settings is an example of which of the following?
Cost containment
Which of the following is NOT an example of intake?
Crackers
Identify the issue associated with domestic violence against pregnant women:
Delayed prenatal care
A normal range of 60-80 mm Hg is the standard for which blood pressure measurement?
Diastolic
Medical records cannot be used as legal evidence to support a victim's claim of abuse.
False
What are rules of proper conduct among a group of people, such as a profession?
Ethics
Domestic violence is the victimization of an individual with whom the abuser has not had an intimate or romantic relationship.
False
Liability can be defined as which of the following?
Legal responsibility for causing harm
Which one of the following overrides the others?
Living will
Which of the following laws requires rehabilitation and restorative care be available for patients?
OBRA
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for working in a sterile field?
Only items that become contaminated must be replaced.
Which level of range of motion assistance is the most assistive?
Passive ROM exercises
What is body mechanics?
Positioning the body in ways that prevent injury
What often prevents men from reporting domestic violence?
Pride
Which of the following is information that is shared within a protected relationship?
Privileged communication
Medicaid is run by the ____ government.
State
A normal range of 100-120 mm Hg is the standard for which blood pressure measurement?
Systolic
Which of the following can result in a false-negative HIV test result?
Testing before seroconversion occurs
On which side of the body should patients use canes?
The affected side of the body
What is a health insurance premium?
The amount paid by the patient to an insurance agency for an insurance policy
Which of the following is true about a PPO?
The insured person does not need to choose a primary care physician to coordinate care
Who is primarily responsible for planning and providing restorative care to patients?
The nursing team
What is one purpose of the lateral position?
To keep the airway open in unconscious and semi-conscious patients
Which of the following is an example of direct contact?
Touching an open wound
